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Upcoming Events
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World Car-Free Day 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Join Arlington's Car-Free Dieters and millions around the world on September 22 and leave your car behind or go car-lite!
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Community Energy & Sustainability Task Force Meetings
On January 1, 2010, Board Chairman Jay Fisette annouced that Arlington County will expand its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by developing an Arlington Community Energy Plan (CEP).
Latest News
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Police, volunteer groups combat youth violence on Metro
Groups of rowdy teenagers riding Metro trains as they return to school, combined with a series of violent altercations, have prompted police and juvenile watchdog groups to ramp up their patrols, while Metro riders do their best to keep out of harm's way.
By Markham Heid, September 2, 2010, Examiner
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Metro sets September weekend track maintenance schedule
Work planned on all rail lines to maintain state of good repair
August 31, 2010, WMATA
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UK service helps neighbors share cars
A four-month-old London company, WhipCar, hooks up vehicle owners with people who want to rent private cars. Fast Company.com calls it a "peer-to-peer car-hire scheme" that seeks to compete with car-share companies like Zipcar, by making rental cars more available on weekends and in less populated areas, including smaller neighborhoods, where car-sharing firms aren't located.
By Katherine Shaver, September 1, 2010, Washington Post
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Metro: Federal recommendations could cost $935M
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Software issues delay Metro SmarTrip discount
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School safety reminders for drivers
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1st Capital Bikeshare Station
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Call Metro to find out when next train will arrive
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Metro changes: New fare hikes, no more negative card balances
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How to navigate the new peak Metrorail fares
